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Ashurst's well-regarded practice is noted for its strength in the intellectual property space, including patent disputes, licensing and distribution issues and trade mark matters. The firm is a frequent advisor to clients in the pharmaceutical sector, as well as medical device companies and medical research clients. Its team also provides assistance to life sciences clients in relation to competition disputes, transactions and regulatory matters.
Work Highlights
- Ashurst acted for Samsung Bioepis in patent infringement proceedings brought by Pfizer before the Federal Court of Australia relating to BRENZYS, which is Samsung Bioepis' biosimilar for Pfizer's ENBREL.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ashurst has excellent resources and experience available to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Ashurstconsistently demonstrates exceptional proficiency, strategic thinking and attention to detail, ensuring effective management of challenging situations."
"Ashurst has excellent resources and experience available to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Ashurstconsistently demonstrates exceptional proficiency, strategic thinking and attention to detail, ensuring effective management of challenging situations."
Notable Practitioners
Kellech Smith acts regularly for biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies in patent disputes and also advises on a wide range of regulatory issues. She is based in Melbourne.
"Kellech is very helpful in entering a new world of regulation and requirements, providing comprehensive advice that is critical and commercially valuable for our business."
Nina Fitzgerald is based in Sydney and advises clients across financial services, pharma and life sciences on a range of IP and technology law issues. Her expertise is often called upon to help clients manage patent infringement risks and respond to trade mark infringement proceedings.
"Nina is great to work with. Her professionalism and extensive knowledge are highly valued."
Stuart D'Aloisio is based in Melbourne and is frequently engaged by pharmaceutical and biotech sector clients on patent disputes.